Cheshire
Town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
Cheshire is a town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, with 28,733 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 230 ft (70 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cheshire Village, 0.6 miles SE.
- 28,733residents (2020 Census)
- 230 ftelevation · 70 m
- 32.8 sq miland area · 85.0 km²
- 875 / sq mipopulation density
- 06410main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Cheshire
Cheshire ( CHEH-shurr), is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, the population of Cheshire was 28,733. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The center of population of Connecticut is located in Cheshire.
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Living in Cheshire
- Median household income
- $146,528
- Median home value
- $440,000
- Median rent
- $1,398/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Cheshire had 28,733 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 28,733 |
|---|---|
| Density | 875 per sq mi (338 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cheshire at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 28,733 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.84 sq mi (85.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km²) |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5118° N, 72.9036° W |
| ZIP codes | 06410, 06444, 06467, 06712 |
| Official website | cheshirect.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0914014160 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cheshire
- Cheshire Village0.6 mi SE
- Prospect3.8 mi W
- Plantsville5.0 mi N
- Meriden5.9 mi E
- Wallingford Center6.1 mi SE
- Wallingford6.3 mi SE
- Quinnipiac University6.4 mi S
- Wolcott6.7 mi NW
- Southington6.7 mi N
- Waterbury7.6 mi NW
- Bethany7.7 mi SW
- Naugatuck7.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cheshire
What county is Cheshire in?
Cheshire is in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Cheshire, CT?
28,733 people lived in Cheshire at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cheshire, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06410. Other ZIP codes: 06444, 06467, 06712.
What is the elevation of Cheshire?
230 feet (70 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cheshire?
Cheshire Village (0.6 mi), Prospect (3.8 mi), Plantsville (5.0 mi), Meriden (5.9 mi), Wallingford Center (6.1 mi).
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